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Lucy King Benton 1878–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 February 1878

Birth Location: East Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 28 March 1967

Death Location: Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: William Benton

Mother: Elizabeth Mann

Spouse(s): James Westgate

Children(s): Abigail Wilkinson, Lucy Westgate, Faustina Westgate, Fortina Westgate

In 1878, Lucy King Benton entered the world in East Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to William Francis Benton And Elizabeth Mann. In 1880, Lucy King Benton resided in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1900, Lucy King Benton resided in Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Lucy King Benton married James M Westgate, John Benton, and had children including Abigail R Wilkinson, Faustina May Tina Westgate, Fortina Westgate, Lucy May Westgate. Lucy King Benton passed away in 1967 in Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Lucy King Benton entered the world in East Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to William Francis Benton And Elizabeth Mann.
  • In 1880, Lucy King Benton resided in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1900, Lucy King Benton resided in Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Lucy King Benton married James M Westgate, John Benton, and had children including Abigail R Wilkinson, Faustina May Tina Westgate, Fortina Westgate, Lucy May Westgate.
  • Lucy King Benton passed away in 1967 in Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Benton
1849–1932
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Elizabeth Mann
1856–1929
Birth Location: Lakeville, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

James Westgate
1874–1959
Birth Location: Berkley
JW

Children(s)

Abigail Wilkinson
1817–1896
Birth Location: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Lucy Westgate
1898–1899
Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
LW
Faustina Westgate
1901–1942
Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
FW
Fortina Westgate
1901–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
FW

Lucy Benton's Ancestors

Self
Lucy Benton
1878–1967
Birth Place: East Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
William Francis Benton
1849–1932
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Mann
1856–1929
Lakeville, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
William ("Henry" R) Benton
1821–1899
Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Lydia (Ann W) Smith
1829–1916
Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Luther Benton
1794–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Benton
1770–1829

Lucy Benton's Descendants

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Lucy (King) Benton (22 February 1878–28 March 1967) m. James (M) Westgate (abt 1874–3 February 1959)
  1. 1. Abigail (R.) Wilkinson 1817–1896 m. James Wilkinson 1808–1870
    1. 1. Stephen Wilkinson 1841–1877 m. Martha (J) Beardsley 1843–1934
      1. 1. Ann (Ruth) Wilkinson 1871–1955 m. Louis Hieb 1868–1965
        1. 1. Stephen (Philip) Hieb 1900–1982 m. Bethia (Isabella) Reid 1893–1975 m. Marie Lively 1901–1994
        2. 2. David (L) Hieb 1908–1980
        3. 3. Helen Ratcliff 1899–1966
      2. 2. James Wilkinson 1866–1880
      3. 3. William (Beardsley Wilkinson ,) M.D. 1867–1935
      4. 4. Fanny Wilkinson 1869–1875
      5. 5. Stephen (Howard) Wilkinson 1872–1955
    2. 2. Sarah Wilkinson 1847–
    3. 3. Ellen Wilkinson 1844–
    4. 4. Thomas Wilkinson 1853–
    5. 5. John Wilkinson 1854–
    6. 6. Ann Wilkinson 1843–
    7. 7. Mary Wilkinson 1850–
    8. 8. Jane Wilkinson 1851–
    9. 9. Alice Wilkinson 1846–
  2. 2. Lucy (May) Westgate 1898–1899
  3. 3. Faustina (May (Tina)) Westgate 1901–1942
  4. 4. Fortina Westgate 1901–

Lucy Benton's Timeline

10 Records

1878
22 February 1878
Birth of Lucy King Benton in East Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
East Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 2
Lucy King Benton resided here in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Lucy King Benton resided here in Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Lucy King Benton resided here in Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Lucy King Benton resided here in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Lucy King Benton resided here in Taunton, Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Taunton, Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Lucy King Benton resided here in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
1940
1940
Age 62
Lucy King Benton resided here in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1950
1950
Age 72
Lucy King Benton resided here in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1967
28 March 1967
Age 89
Death of Lucy King Benton in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 February 1878
    Event Place: East Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01575; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 3-129
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [5] New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0231; FHL microfilm: 2340629
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 526; Page: 416a; Enumeration District: 123
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 639; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0229
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_580; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0241; FHL microfilm: 1374593
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 3999; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 3-168
    [12] New York, New York, U.S., Vital Records, Births 1847-1897, Marriages 1847-1903, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 526; Page: 416a; Enumeration District: 123

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 639; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0229

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Taunton Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_580; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0241; FHL microfilm: 1374593

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Taunton, Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0231; FHL microfilm: 2340629

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01575; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 3-129

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01575; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 3-129

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 3999; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 3-168

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 March 1967
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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